By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Nigerian Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has confirmed that he, alongside Jay Jay Okocha, Finidi George and many other African football legends, will feature in the African Legends United Gala Match. Nwankwo made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the African ContinentContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace skills acquisition and other empowerment opportunities provided in various intervention programmes offered by government and other stakeholders as a safeguard against falling into the trap of substance abuse and other social vices. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Continue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal The Ekiti State Government has received 80,500 doses of livestock vaccines from the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for the prevention and control of transboundary animal diseases in the state. The vaccines were distributed through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) programme. The vaccines comprise 50,000Continue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that no fewer than 4.5 million girls are at risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation in 2026. According to it, an estimated 230million girls and women globally have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Female genital mutilation,Continue Reading
Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled kidnappers’ hideouts in Edo North Senatorial District, apprehended 13 suspects and recovered arms, drugs and other incriminating items.Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) says it has invested 15million Euros (N25 billion) to strengthen eye care services across 14 states in Nigeria. Dr Rainer Brockhaus, the CBM Chief Executive Officer, said this in Abuja at the launch of CBM SightQuest Nigeria Programme, with theme “A JourneyContinue Reading
The Defence Headquarters has clarified the nature of Nigeria’s security cooperation with the United States, following media reports and public speculation over the alleged presence of U.S. troops in the countryContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Dr Chinedu Amadi, an Economic Expert, has urged the Federal Government, private sector and investors to deepen collaboration with China to accelerate trade development and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market. Amadi, also the President, Organisation of Youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), anContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has called for increased local production of tyres and batteries to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports and conserve foreign exchange. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, made the call at a Sensitisation Workshop for Nigeria Tyre and BatteryContinue Reading
A former House of representative member and climate change advocate, Sam Onuigbo, has described blue economy as a critical pathway to Nigeria’s sustainable development. He also said blue economy offers the country opportunity for diversification and climate resilience, urging policymakers to fully mainstream climate action across all sectors of nationalContinue Reading
